unthrifty

On the contrary, wherever it appeared livestock became “scabby, sore-mouthed, and unthrifty” from feeding on this toxic plant.

The spectacular Gielgud is his best ally here, and hearing him speak celebrated lines like "can no man tell me of my unthrifty son" and "uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" is to have them come alive as if no one had ever spoken them before.

In 1517, the Mercers' guild complained that many of their apprentices "have greatly mysordered theymself", spending their masters' money on "harlotes… dyce, cardes and other unthrifty games".

Stall-feeding is lost on an ill-shaped, unthrifty animal.

Their defects—partly attributable to the breed, but more to the improper mode of treatment to which they are occasionally subjected—are, their unthrifty and unprofitable form; a tendency to abortion, or barrenness; a difficulty of yeaning, or giving birth to their young; a paucity of milk; and a too frequent neglect of their lambs.